The extensive, surf washed golden sands of Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton are unquestionably amongst the finest beaches in Europe.

Sheltered by cliffs or sand dunes and studded with fascinating rock pools, they make an ideal centrepiece for pure relaxation or watersport holidays.

The local pubs, discos and amusements of Woolacombe make it especially popular with young families and surfing enthusiasts. For tranquility on outstandingly beautiful National Trust headlands overlooking the bay and Lundy Island, there is Putsborough and Mortehoe.

The picturesque village of Georgham lies just inland whilst Croyde, with its superb surfing beach and delightful village centre - including many thatched cottages, pubs and restaurants - represents many people’s dream of a West Country holiday location. At Saunton there’s a further five mile expanse of sands extending beyond Crow Point - with the beach being backed by a championship golf course and the unique dunes and nature reserve of Braunton Burrows.

Local Attractions (Particular beauty spots)

Woolacombe - variety of beaches from superb expanse of dune backed sands ideal for surfing and swimmers to smaller rock sheltered coves around the bay. Good selection of pubs, shops, restaurants and amusements in the village. Popular surfers disco. Hall 70 repertory theatre. ‘Once upon a Time’ - childrens rides and amusements centre. Childrens pleasure lawns. Golf driving range and horse riding stables.

Mortehoe - outstanding coastal walks on National Trust headland. Character village pub and ancient church. Grunta and Rockham Bay beaches. Riding stables.

Croyde - excellent, dune backed surfing beach bordered by National Trust headland walks. Picturesque village centre with thathced cottages, character pubs and restaurants. ‘Cascades’ leisure pool with wave machine, flumes etc. Riding stables. Gem Rock and Shell museum. Tennis and lake fishing.

Saunton - wide, sandy beach ideal for surfing, land yachts etc. Braunton Burrows nature reserve. Saunton golf club.

Putsborough - outstandingly attractive beach and walks along Baggy Point.